Salluyu Explained

Salluyu
Elevation M:5650[1]
Location:Bolivia,
La Paz Department, Franz Tamayo Province, Pelechuco Municipality
Range:Andes, Apolobamba
Map:Bolivia
Label Position:right
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-14.6675°N -69.2325°W

Salluyu (Aymara, salla rocks, cliffs, uyu corral, "rock corral", also spelled Salluyo) is a mountain in the Apolobamba mountain range at the border of Bolivia and Peru, about 5650m (18,540feet) high. It is situated in the La Paz Department, Franz Tamayo Province, Pelechuco Municipality, near .[2] [3] Salluyu lies between the peaks of Chawpi Urqu (or Wisk'achani) in the north and Palumani in the south.[4]

Notes and References

  1. John Biggar, The Andes: A Guide for Climbers, p. 129
  2. BIGM map 1:100,000 3041 Pelechuco
  3. Web site: Pelechuco. . ine.gob.bo. December 12, 2014.
  4. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Putina Province (Puno Region)